HR Plan

• What should be communicated to the readteacher regarding staff departures?

  Notify a term before they leave
• What is the purpose of the human resource plan?

  To ensure the right staff with necessary skills
• How does HR predict the demand for staff?

  By checking the supply of staff
• What is the first step in creating an HR plan?

  Predict the number and type of workers needed
• What do departments do to assist HR planning?

  Ask experienced managers for opinions
• Why are past statistics important in HR planning?

  To see trends in employee numbers
• How does an increase in product demand affect HR planning?

  It increases the need for workers
• What impact does new technology have on HR planning?

  It alters the number of workers needed
• What does HR analyze regarding current staff?

  Details on likely departures or retirements
• What is a staff stock take?

  Reviewing existing employees' skills and qualifications
• What does HR identify in relation to workforce needs?

  A shortfall or oversupply of workers
• What does HR check regarding the potential supply of new workers?

  The level of unemployment in the area
• Why is local infrastructure important for HR planning?

  It attracts people to the area
• How does competition affect HR planning?

  It creates competition for workers
• What internal factor influences HR planning?

  The financial position of the firm
• How does the budget affect HR planning?

  It determines recruitment and training funding
• What internal labor supply factors influence HR planning?

  Promotion and training opportunities
• What might expansion abroad require in terms of HR planning?

  Marketing staff with language skills
• How can legislation affect HR plans?

  Changes in law can impact HR strategies
• What local factors influence HR planning?

  Travel patterns and housing availability
• How do market conditions affect HR planning?

  They can change product demand
• What happens if demand for products falls?

  The firm may issue redundancy notices
• What is essential for maintaining good employer/employee relations?

  Consultation with employees and unions
• How does a well-thought-out HR plan affect corporate image?

  It enhances the corporate image
• What is a benefit of having an HR plan?

  A skilled workforce to meet objectives
• What is necessary for the full implementation of an HR plan?

  Guaranteed financial resources
• How does an HR plan help avoid labor shortages?

  Ensures production continues smoothly
• What issues arise without proper HR planning?

  Morale and motivation issues may occur
• What can happen if managers react to events without HR planning?

  They may make poor-quality decisions
• What is an internal influence on the HR plan?

  The financial position of the firm
• How does the budget affect the HR plan?

  It determines funding for recruitment and training
• What influences the internal labour supply?

  Internal promotion opportunities
• What are some factors that influence internal labour supply?

  Training, development, and flexible working
• How do marketing and production plans affect HR planning?

  They determine the required skills and job levels
• What is an external influence on the HR plan?

  Changes in legislation
• How can local factors influence an organization's HR plan?

  They affect the ability to attract workers
• What market condition can affect HR planning?

  Increased competition
• What might happen if demand for products falls?

  The firm may issue redundancy notices
• Why is consultation important in HR planning?

  To maintain good employer/employee relations
• How does a well-thought-out HR plan affect corporate image?

  It enhances the corporate image